14th Nov, 2020 10:00 GMT/BST
30.09.20 Case and bracelet with surface scratches, bracelet links are in good condition with no stretching, case sides and lugs with minor dents, winding crown with small scratches and minor dent, plexi glass with scratches, bezel is rubbed between the 12 and 1 o'clock position and smaller rubbed marks in other parts of the bezel, bezel is rotating correctly, original dial finish, the dial lacquer has reacted and turned to a ''tropical'' chocolate brown finish, luminous hour markers are faded but have a good patina, some of the luminous to the hour marks is slightly lacking, gilt outer track, markers and writing is clear and in good condition, hands are discoloured and stained but again with a good patina, hand setting correctly, movement needs a clean, movement in going order.
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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver - Online auction, 14th Nov, 2020
Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver - Online auction
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